First

/fˈɜːst/

/ˈfɝst/

Definition & Meaning of "first"

first

ADJECTIVE

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

1.1

(of a thing) coming before everything else in a series or sequence

early

first

initial

Example

I learned my first English words from a cartoon.

I tasted sushi for the first time in Tokyo.

Your first task will be to organize the files.

The first chapter of the book introduces the main characters and sets the tone for the story.

The first few minutes of a job interview are crucial for making a good impression.

not happened, made, or experienced before now

first

inaugural

first-ever

taking priority over all others

chief

critical

essential

first

foremost

referring to a title or position indicating that someone holds a high rank or authority within an organization or group

high-level

high-ranking

senior

superior

first

(of musicians or singers) referring to the highest or leading part in a group

first

ADVERB

before anything or anyone else in time, order, or importance

1.1

before any other action or event takes place

Example

I learned my first English words from a cartoon.

I tasted sushi for the first time in Tokyo.

Your first task will be to organize the files.

The first chapter of the book introduces the main characters and sets the tone for the story.

The first few minutes of a job interview are crucial for making a good impression.

used to refer to the initial moment or occasion when something happens or is experienced

used to introduce the initial point or statement in a sequence of ideas or arguments

first

first of all

first off

firstly

to begin with

used to indicate one's preference to one option in comparison to another, often to express a strong rejection of a suggestion or alternative

sooner

first

First

NOUN

an event or action that has never occurred or been done previously

first

novelty

the starting point or initial moment when something begins

beginning

first

onset

outset

start

the initial base in baseball that a player runs to after hitting the ball

first

first base

the lowest gear in a vehicle or bicycle, used when starting or moving at very slow speeds

first

first gear

low

low gear

bottom

the highest academic grade awarded in a British university degree

the top ranking or winning position in a competition or match

the top-tier team of a sports club, often composed of the top players

first

a-team

The first

/ðə fˈɜːst/

Definition & Meaning of "the first"

the first

PRONOUN

used to refer to the initial person, thing, or occurrence in a sequence or group

used to refer to the initial instance of experiencing, hearing, or becoming aware of something

Example

She was his first wife.

She is the first runner to cross the finish line.

She became the first woman to win the award.

The first student to submit the assignment gets extra credit.

Her limerick about a cat and a hat won first place in the competition.

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